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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Fern Quarry located?

2. For how many years did Helen live in isolation?

3. Which of the following best describes Helen's sense when she first makes the connection that the spellings are the names of things?

4. Where did most of Helen's lessons come from during the summer?

5. Who else in Helen's family seemed to be verbally gifted?

Short Essay Questions

1. In her final chapter, who does Helen have unkind words for?

2. What ashamed Helen about her math classes at Gilman's school?

3. What did Helen find frustrating about her second year at Gilman's school?

4. What happened as a result of Helen's inability to express herself?

5. What were the big events that Helen was able to participate in during 1893?

6. What is The Story of My Life and when was it written?

7. Who was Helen's father and mother and what information does she share about them?

8. What disappointed Helen about her time at the Wright-Humason School for the Deaf?

9. How did Helen imitate her father?

10. What became one of Helen's favorite pastimes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way was the account in this autobiography different from any personal background knowledge you had previously about Helen Keller? Why do you think it may be different?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Helen would have been able to continue her studies if Anne had had to accept a different position? What do you think was Anne's influence on Helen's studies?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways did Helen's intelligence and talent serve her well? In what ways did Helen's intelligence and talent cause her frustration and rage?

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